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The Price of Parenthood: What It Takes to Adopt

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The Cost of Adoption

Christopher Stroop is a financial advisor with APECUS and he specializes in financial planning for people who identify as LGBTQ plus. He says there's a huge range when it comes to how much it costs to adopt a child. Domestic versus international adoption can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $48,000. Adoption through foster care is usually funded by the state so fees are minimal or potentially even non-existent.

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